Sunday, 30 June 2013 00:00 View Comments Faith MhanduA Madziva man has been arrested on allegations of taking advantage of his wife’s absence to rape his 11-year-old daughter before threatening her with death. Mashonaland Central acting police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Petros Masikati confirmed the incident. It is alleged that the accused, whose name cannot be published in order to protect




the minor, entered the hut in which his daughter was sleeping together with her siblings, gagged her and raped her once.


 


After the heartless act, the man, who is expected to appear in court soon, is said to have threatened his daughter with death.


 


However, the brave 11-year-old went on to confide in a neighbour who assisted in making a report to the police.


 


Meanwhile, in a similar case, a 39-year-old Concession man is also in police custody over allegations of raping and impregnating his 12-year-old step-daughter.


 


Some time this month, the accused is said to have asked the minor to cook some meat for him.


 


However, her mother argued that she was too young and not capable of performing the task.


 


A dispute ensued and saw the woman storming out of the kitchen, leaving her husband with the minor.


 


It alleged that the man then forced himself on his step-daughter and threatened her with death.


 


The matter came to light when the mother realised that her daughter was showing signs of being pregnant.


 


A medical examination confirmed that the minor was a few weeks pregnant and led to the arrest of the suspect.


 


Asst Insp Masikati urged members of the public to bear in mind that all men are potential abusers regardless of their relationship with the child.

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